Sir Paul McCartney has mocked Oasis for daring to compare themselves to the Beatles (Picture: PA)

Sir Paul McCartney has scoffed at Oasis’ boasts that they were bigger than the Beatles, insisting the brag was the ‘kiss of death’ for the indie giants.

Insisting the Yellow Submarine singers have had the last laugh, Macca lauded: ‘I’m actually kind of honoured (when bands copy us) – they could be copying anyone.’

‘Even when things happen like Oasis saying, “We are the next Beatles.” But I also think, “Listen, lads, you can’t say that. And don’t say that because it’s probably the kiss of death!”’

Oasis are no longer together (Picture: File)

The 70-year-old said the rivalry was been drummed up by the Gallagher brothers themselves, telling Q magazine: ‘In Oasis’ case, I think it was coming from them. In others, it’s the record label or management and that’s never a good idea. The poor band, “Now go and do better than The Beatles did.” Not an easy task.’

Liam Gallagher also plans for his new band Beady Eye to be bigger than McCartney and Lennon.

‘F*** being as big as Oasis,’ boasted the 40-year-old. ‘I want to be bigger than The Beatles man.’